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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Mrs. Celia Williams-Fowlkes
Director for Student Affairs
Office of Student Affairs
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
School of Pharmacy
Somerset Hall, Room 116
Princess Anne, Maryland
21853
Phone: 410–621–2292

Email: crwilliamsfowlkes@umes.edu
Website: www.umes.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Pre-Candidate Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: October 2, 2010 and February 5, 2011
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
145
• Estimated number accepted:
80
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
60
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
20
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
50%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
50%
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.30
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
50–80%
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
25–50%
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): 40
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
66
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
104
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
4
8
4
4
4
3
3
6
12
3
66–67 Minimum 

Other clarifying information: * Recommended courses are Arts, History, Music, Literature, Drama, Theatre, Philosophy, Anthropology, Education, Business, Psychology or Sociology.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
The Supplemental Application can be downloaded at www.umes.edu/pharmacy and is required by all applicants along with the Supplemental Fee.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:

The January 2011 test date will be the last test considered for fall 2011 applicants.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
01/2006
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
TOEFL examination is required by all students born outside of the U.S., regardless of their U.S. residency status. TOEFL Deadline is February 1, 2011.
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
No
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
Maryland state residents must complete the State Residency Form included in the supplemental application.
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
Yes
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
DE, VA
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
No
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
Committee Letter may be substituted for the Professor (Sci) Letter, if the school policy prevents science faculty from writing individual letters of recommendation.
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
October 2010–May 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The Admissions Committee will contact applicants by phone, if selected for an on-site interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/27/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
A background check is required if offered admission
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Within two weeks of offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00 due within two weeks of offer
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/01/2011–08/05/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
These dates are tentative
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/08/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
This date is tentative
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Requests will be considered on a case by case basis by the Admissions Committee.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a land-grant, historically black college founded in 1886. UMES is located on over 600 acres of land in the town of Princess Anne, a rural area on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The town dates back to 1733 and has many buildings and landmarks of historic interest. The quiet community environment is excellent for learning, yet it is within driving distance (2–3 hrs) of many cultural and recreational facilities in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach. The state’s famous seaside resort, Ocean City, is only 45 minutes from the campus. The campus is located 13 miles south of the town of Salisbury, which provides shopping, recreational and medical facilities.

The School of Pharmacy is a part of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, which also includes Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Rehabilitation Services programs. The Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D.) at UMES will be the first professional pharmacy program on the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia) Peninsula.

The University is committed to meeting the workforce development needs of the Delmarva Peninsula and the state of Maryland. The School embraces the mission of the University as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the healthcare needs of the people of the Delmarva Peninsula and the nation.

The program seeks to provide students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences by emphasizing the provisions of high quality patient-centered care and medication therapy management, the development of skills for lifelong learning, and opportunities for multi-cultural development. The faculty, through its teaching, mentoring and scholarship, will work to maximize student potential and to contribute to the advancement of the profession by preparing potential leaders and innovators in pharmacy practice and research.

The UMES program is unique in that it is using a block system which will encompass a year round curriculum, allowing students to complete their Pharm.D. degree in three years. The School has developed and established solid partnerships with over 150 institutional pharmacy practice sites consisting of hospitals, and retail chains and independently owned community pharmacies. Furthermore, the School will operate a Drug Information Center, which will serve the needs of health care professionals, and faculty and students in the School of Pharmacy.

An Admissions Committee made up of qualified and competent faculty and students will shape the dynamics of our student population. The School seeks to recruit, retain and educate a diverse group of qualified, motivated, ethical and culturally sensitive students for professional practice and leadership roles in pharmacy. Prior academic accomplishments and leadership qualities, along with excellent communication skills will be gauged through the review of each applicant’s admissions file. Application procedures are available on our website at www.umes.edu/pharmacy.